M.C. Escher (1898-1972) - Fine Art Print on Paper
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This lot consists of a fine art print on paper, done in the modern style of artist M.C. Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972). Graphite inscription at bottom of composition reads, "81/120. M.C. Escher". This surreal image depicts a classical bust in distended, ribbon form, suspended against a background of idyllic clouds. Done in the mesmerizing, calculated, Op Art style for which Escher was so well known. This unframed piece measures approximately 11.75" x 8.5".
Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 17 June 1898-27 March 1972) was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically-inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. Despite wide popular interest, Escher was for long somewhat neglected in the art world, even in his native Netherlands. He was 70 before a retrospective exhibition was held. In the twenty-first century, he became more widely appreciated, with exhibitions across the world.
His work features mathematical objects and operations including impossible objects, explorations of infinity, reflection, symmetry, perspective, truncated and stellated polyhedra, hyperbolic geometry, and tessellations. Although Escher believed he had no mathematical ability, he interacted with the mathematicians George Palya, Roger Penrose, Harold Coxeter and crystallographer Friedrich Haag, and conducted his own research into tessellation.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection
DIMENSIONS:
Unframed approx. 11.75" x 8.5".
PLEASE NOTE: Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in this catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:
"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.
Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 17 June 1898-27 March 1972) was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically-inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. Despite wide popular interest, Escher was for long somewhat neglected in the art world, even in his native Netherlands. He was 70 before a retrospective exhibition was held. In the twenty-first century, he became more widely appreciated, with exhibitions across the world.
His work features mathematical objects and operations including impossible objects, explorations of infinity, reflection, symmetry, perspective, truncated and stellated polyhedra, hyperbolic geometry, and tessellations. Although Escher believed he had no mathematical ability, he interacted with the mathematicians George Palya, Roger Penrose, Harold Coxeter and crystallographer Friedrich Haag, and conducted his own research into tessellation.
PROVENANCE:
Private Collection
DIMENSIONS:
Unframed approx. 11.75" x 8.5".
PLEASE NOTE: Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in this catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:
"In the style of" [Artist Name] : The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.
Condition
Overall good condition. Minimal age-related toning has occurred with time. No tears, stains, or major aesthetic issues. Artwork remains bold and clear. Please see photos for further detail.
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M.C. Escher (1898-1972) - Fine Art Print on Paper
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